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Well-being Strategy Structure

These are the current teams who are supporting the work of the Well-being Strategy across York's campuses.

Well-being Project Sponsors


The Project Sponsors are senior-level contributors to the Well-being Strategy. They represent students, staff and faculty/instructors, and make decisions based on the needs of these diverse groups in the York community.

Yvette Munro, Vice Provost of Students

Laina Bay-Cheng, Vice-President Equity, People and Culture

Well-being Advisory Groups


Advisory groups are called upon when appropriate for consultation throughout all phases of the Well-being Strategy. Their involvement ensures the Strategy remains inclusive.

  • Indigenous Council at York
  • Senior Executive Officer
  • Employee Union Groups
  • Student Advisory on Well-being (SAW)
  • Confidential Professional & Managerial Employee Association
  • Human Resources & Labour Relations
  • York Alumni
  • Dean's Offices & College Heads
  • Research & Innovation at York
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada (External)

Well-being Steering Committee


The Well-being strategy is currently in its implementation phase, guided by the Well-being Steering Committee. This committee, led by the Well-being Strategy Co-chairs, is comprised of members from various areas of the University who bring diverse perspectives on well-being needs across campus.

Student Facing Co-Chair
Tina Ranta

Faculty & Instructor Facing Co-Chair
Jennine Rawana

Special Projects Assistants
Linnea Obern

Employee Facing Co-Chair
Jennifer Sipos

Project Planning & Implementation Manager
Mujtaba Mirza

Member
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Well-being Strategy


Numerous committees and groups have contributed to the development of the Well-being strategy. Their collective efforts and dedication have shaped this work into what it is today.

  • Tina Ranta
  • Humaira Pirooz
  • Alex Chris
  • Minnie Nemoto
  • Jennine Rawana
  • Kathleen Fortune
  • Mujtaba Mirza
  • Thais Chopra
  • Jennifer Tran
  • Woo Kim
  • Arthur McDonald
  • Peter Mumford
  • Christine Sinclair
  • Jennifer Sipos
  • Emma Yuen
  • Vanessa Thompson
  • Marco Fiola
  • Catherine Salole 
  • Nicole Muir